NJCAA Region XII Women's Basketball News
Wednesday, February 2
Women's Basketball
Cincinnati State ranked second for fourth week
The Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is ranked second in the NJCAA Division II women's basketball poll for the fourth straight week. The Surge are 19-1 overall and 5-0 in the OCCAC. Kalamazoo Valley Community College dropped two spots to number five this week after losing their first game of the season on Friday. The Cougars are 19-1 overall and 7-1 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Owens Community College is ranked ninth for the second straight week. The Express are 18-4 overall and 4-1 in the OCCAC. Jackson Community College debuts in the top 20 this week at number 16. The Jets are 17-3 overall and 7-1 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Lake Michigan College also debuts in the top 20 this week at number 19. The Indians are 17-3 overall and 7-1 in the MCCAA Western Conference.
Wednesday, January 25
Women's Basketball
Cincinnati State spends third week at number two
The Cincinnati State Technical and Community College women's basketball team is ranked second in the NJCAA Division II women's basketball poll for the third consecutive week. The Surge are 17-0 overall and 3-0 in the OCCAC. Kalamazoo Valley Community College moved up one spot this week to number three. The Cougars are 18-0 overall and 6-0 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Owens Community College drops one spot this week to number nine. The Express are 17-4 overall and 3-1 in the OCCAC. Jackson Community College is in the others receiving votes category again this week. The Jets are 15-3 overall and 5-1 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Lake Michigan College drops out of the top twenty this week and back into the others receiving votes catgory this week. The Indians are 16-3 overall and 6-1 in the MCCAA Western Conference.
Wednesday, January 18
Women's Basketball
Cincinnati State is ranked second for the second week
The Cincinnati State Technical & Community College women's basketball team is ranked second for the second straight week. The Surge are 15-0 overall and 1-0 in OCCAC play. Kalamazoo Valley Community College holds on to the number four ranking for the fifth consecutive week. The Cougars are 16-0 overall and 4-0 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Owens Community College moves up two spots to number eight this week. The Express are 16-3 overall and 2-0 in the OCCAC. Lake Michigan College moves up two spots this week to number 15. The Indians are 15-2 overall and 5-0 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Muskegon Community College is in the others receiving votes category again this week. The Jayhawks are 12-6 overall and 2-3 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Jackson Community College is also in the others receiving votes category again this week. The Jets are 13-3 overall and 4-0 in the MCCAA Western Conference.
Wednesday, January 11
Women's Basketball
Muskegon's Good named NJCAA Division II Player of the Week
Muskegon Community College freshman guard Jazmyne Good has been named NJCAA Division II women's basketball Player of the Week. Good posted double-doubles in both of Muskegon's games last week. The 5-10 Windsor, Ontario native, scored 22 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and seven steals in an 85-68 win over Ancilla College. Good had a triple-double in a 121-111 loss to Jackson Community College. She scored 40 points, had 16 boards and ten steals.
Wednesday, January 11
Women's Basketball
Cincinnati State moves up one spot to number two this week
The Cincinnati State Technical & Community College women's basketball team moved up one spot this week to number two in the NJCAA Division II women's basketball poll. The Surge are 13-0 overall on the season. Kalamazoo Valley Community College is ranked fourth in the poll for the fourth straight rankings. The Cougars are 13-0 overall and 3-0 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Owens Community College moves up two spots this week to number ten. The Express are 14-3 overall and 1-0 in the OCCAC. Lake Michigan College debuts in the top 20 at number 17 this week. The Indians are 13-2 overall and 3-0 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Jackson Community College is in the others receiving votes category this week. The Jets are 12-3 overall and 3-0 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Muskegon Community College is also in the others receiving votes category this week. The Jayhaws, who where 18th in the last rankings, are 12-4 overall and 2-1 in the MCCAA Western Conference.
Wednesday, December 14
Women's Basketball
Cincinnati State spends fifth straight week at number three
The Cincinnati State Technical & Community College women's basketball team are number three in the NJCAA Division II women's basketball poll for the fifth straight week. The Surge are 11-0 on the season. Kalamazoo Valley Community College is ranked fourth of the third straight week. The Cougars are 11-0 on the season as well. Owens Community College dropped on spot this week to number 12. The Express are 8-3 on the season. Muskegon Community College broke into the top 20 for the first time this season at number 18. The Jayhawks are 10-1 on the season. Lake Michigan College enters the others receiving votes category for the first time this season. The Indians have a 8-1 mark on the season. Jackson Community College spends another week in the others receiving votes category this week. The Jets are 7-2 on the season. This is the final poll of 2011, the next poll will be released on January 11, 2012.
Wednesday, December 7
Women's Basketball
Cincinnati State ranked third for fourth consecutive week
The Cincinnati State Technical & Community College women's basketball team is ranked third in the NJCAA Division II women's basketball poll for the fourth straight week. The Surge are 9-0 on the season. Kalamazoo Valley Community College remained fourth for the second straight week. The Cougars are 9-0 on the season as well. Owens Community College moved up one spot this week to number eleven this week. The Express are 8-2 on the seson. Muskegon Community College is in the others receiving votes category again this week. The Jayhawks are 8-1 on the season. Jackson Community College is also in the others receiving votes category again this week. The Jets are 5-1 on the season.
Wednesday, November 30
Women's Basketball
Cincinnati State remains third for thrid straight week
The Cincinnati State Technical & Community College women's basketball team remains ranked third in the NJCAA Division II women's basketball poll. The Surge are 7-0 on the season. Kalamazoo Valley Community College moved up two spots to number six in this week rankings. The Cougars are 6-0 on the season. Owens Community College dropped two spots this week to number 12. The Express are 6-2 on the season. Muskegon Community College is in the other receiving votes category this week. The Jayhawks are 6-0 overall this season. Jackson Community College is also in the others receiving votes category again this week. The Jets are 4-1 on the campaign.
Wednesday, November 23
Women's Basketball
Cincinnati State ranked third again in this week's poll
The Cincinnati State Technical & Community College women's basketball team is ranked number three in the NJCAA Division II women's baksetball poll. The Surge are 7-0 on the season. Kalamazoo Valley Community College also held steady again this week at number six. The Cougars are 4-0 on the season. Owens Community College moved up three spots to number ten in this week's rankings. The Express are 4-1 on the season. Jackson Community College is in the others receiving votes category this week. The Jets are 3-1 on the season. Muskegon Community College is also in the others receiving votes category this week. The Jayhawks are 4-0 on the season.
Wednesday, November 23
Women's Basketball
Cincinnati State's McLemore named NJCAA Player of the Week
Cincinnati State Technical & Community College sophomore forward Kara McLemore has been named NJCAA Division II women's basketball player of the week. McLemore, a 5-11 forward, had three impressive performances last week to lead the number three Lady Surge to a 7-0 in record. She recorded 16 points, seven stea in a 89-51 Rio Grande University JV. She then combined for 52 points on 87 percent shooting from the field over Southeastern Illinois College and Rend Lake (IL) College. Congratulations to Kara on the award.
Wednesday, November 16
Women's Basketball
Cincinnati State ranked third in first regular season poll
The Cincinnati State Technical & Community College women's basketball team is ranked third in the first NJCAA Division II women's basketball poll. The Surge are 4-0 on the season. Kalamazoo Valley Community College is ranked sixth in this week's poll. The Cougars, who were third in the pre-season poll, are 2-0 on the season. Owens Community College is ranked 13th in this week rankings. The Express, who were 12th in the pre-season poll, are 2-1 on the regular season. Jackson Community College debuts are number 17 in this week's poll. The Jets are 2-1 on the season. Muskegon Community College (1-0) and Schoolcraft College (3-0) are in the others receiving votes category this week.
Wednesday, November 16
Women's Basketball
Vincennes in the other's receiving votes categories
The Vincennes University women's basketball team is in the others receiving votes category in the NJCAA Division I women's basketball poll. The Trailblazers are 4-1 on the season.
Friday, October 21
Women's Basketball
Kalamazoo Valley CC ranked third in pre-season basketball poll
The Kalamazoo Valley Community College women's basketball team is ranked third in the NJCAA Division II women's basketball pre-season poll. The Cougars qualified for the NJCAA Division II National Tournament last season and finished with a 24-8 record. Owens Community College is ranked 12th in the pre-season poll. The Express finished the season 27-5 overall last season. Schoolcraft College is ranked 16th in the poll, the Ocelots finished last season with a 28-4 overall record.
Thursday, August 18
Women's Basketball
Cincinnati State names Harris women's basketball coach
After leading the Cincinnati State Technical & Community College Lady Surge to the NJCAA national tournament last season, Theresa Check has decided to step down from coaching and focus on her duties as Director of Athletics.
Cincinnati State President Dr. O'dell M. Owens has named associate head coach Ron Harris to lead the women's basketball program on an interim basis for the 2011-12 season.
Harris has been associated with the Cincinnati State program since 2006, and has served as Check's assistant and director of recruiting since her arrival at the college in 2008. Together, Check and Harris led the Lady Surge to back-to-back Ohio Community College Athletic Conference championships in 2009 and 2010 and the National Junior College Athletic Association Region XII championship and the national tournament in the 2010-11 season.
"We were fortunate to get Theresa to come out of retirement to coach at Cincinnati State for as long as she did," Dr. Owens said. "I'm glad she's going to be here to continue our winning traditions in our athletic program. And I'm delighted that we have someone of Ron's caliber ready and willing to step up and lead the women's basketball program this year.''
Check came to Cincinnati State after a 17-year run as head coach at Central State University, where she compiled a 387-109 record as head coach before stepping down to concentrate on her duties as athletic director there. At Cincinnati State, she has helped build a program that in the past two years has seen four of its five teams play their way into national championship tournaments. This year, for the third consecutive year, the Cincinnati State athletic program was named winner of the OCCAC All-Sport Award.
Harris, for his part, is a familiar presence on the women's basketball circuit in Greater Cincinnati.
Within the AAU orbit, Harris coached the U-16 Cincinnati Royals from 2001 to 2005, U-17 Cincinnati Knights from 2005 to 2009 and is currently coaching the U-16 A-Game Athletes. In his AAU coaching career, Harris has an overall record of 147-53 - with 80 percent of his players going on to play in college.
Since 2006 Harris has been an assistant coach and director of recruiting for the Cincinnati State women's program. During his tenure at the college, the Lady Surge have gone 107-46 overall, with a conference record of 53-13. He was promoted to associate head coach at the start of the 2010-11 season.
"Coach Harris was always there for anything we needed as a program," said Check. "His dedication and hard work have been one of the main reasons our teams have had such great success over the years."
During his time at Cincinnati State, Harris has developed seven All-Region players, seventeen All-Conference Players, three OCCAC Players of the Year, two NJCAA All-Americans and two WBCA All-Americans. Nine players from the women's program have gone on to play at NCAA or NAIA institutions since Harris's arrival.
A 14-year military veteran who retired with the rank of sergeant, Harris earned associate degrees in business management and marketing management from Cincinnati State in 2008. He continued his education at Tiffin University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in organizational management in the spring of 2011. Harris earned cum laude status in his pursuit of all three of his academic degrees.
Harris is a member of the Women's Basketball Coaching Association, Phi Theta Kappa and Cincinnati State's Black Male Initiative. He resides in Cincinnati with his wife Paulette
Tuesday, April 5
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft's Bee named NJCAA First Team All-American
Schoolcraft College 6-1 sophomore center Kimberly Bee has been named a NJCAA Division II First Team All-American. Bee, averaged 14.8 points and 15.9 rebounds per game while leading the Ocelots to the NJCAA Region XII Championship game. Grace Baumgartner of Delta College was named a NJCAA Division II Second Team All-American. Baumgartner, a 6-0 sophomore guard, averaged 14.1 points and 5.5 rebounds per game while leading the Pioneers to their first national tournament berth.
Tuesday, April 5
Women's Basketball
Vincennes McGhee named First Team All-American
Vincennes University Jasmine McGhee, who was named WBCA JUCO Player of the Year last month, has been named NJCAA Division I First Team All-American. McGhee, a 5-11 sophomore forward, averaged 16.5 points and 9.8 rebounds per game for the Trailblazers as they qualified for the NJCAA Division I National Tournament.
Saturday, March 19
Women's Basketball
Cincinnati beat Kalamazoo in the 7th/8th place game
The Cincinnati State Technical & Community College defeated Kalamazoo Valley Community College 90-81 for seventh place at the NJCAA Division II National Tournament. The Surge (25-11) were led by Shardai Morrison-Fountain with 23 points, while Javonna Saddler scored 19 points and added 10 rebounds. Asia Dillingham added 12 points and five steals, while Kara McLemore had 10 points and eight rebounds. The Cougars (23-9) were led by Kendall Dow with 13 points and four rebounds. Katie Vincke chipped in 13 points and two rebounds, while Kendra Cook added 11 points and five rebounds.
Shardai Morrison-Fountain of Cincinnati was named to the All-Tournament Team and Kalamazoo Valley Community College was awarded the Betty Jo Graber Sportsmanship Award. Congratulations to all three Region XII teams and their players on excellent seasons.
Friday, March 18
Women's Basketball
Kalamazoo Valley defeats Delta to advance in consolation bracket
The Kalamazoo Valley Community College women's basketball team defeated Delta College 63-56 to advance to the 7th/8th place game in the NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball National Tournament. The Cougars (23-8) were led by Katie Vincke with 19 points, 10 rebounds and four steals. Taylor Reed had 11 points, 17 rebounds, two blocks and one steal, while Kendall Dow chipped in 10 points and four rebounds. Delta (24-9) was led by Jessica Duncan who had 27 points, one rebound and one steal, while Ashley Root had 11 points, three rebounds, two assists, two blocks and three steals. Kalamazoo Valley will play Cincinnati State Technical & Community College at 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time tomorrow in the 7th/8th place game.
Friday, March 18
Women's Basketball
Cincinnati State advances to the 7th place game with win
The Cincinnati State Technical & Community College women's basketball team advanced to the 7th/8th place game at the NJCAA Divsion II Women's Basketball National Tournament with a 84-79 win over Kankakee (IL) Community College. The Surge (24-11) was led by Kara McLemore with 22 points, six rebounds, one assists, one block and three steals, while Taylor Frazier added 16 points, nine rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals. Shardai Morrison-Fountain had 13 points, four assists, one steals and one rebounds, while Javonna Saddler added 12 points, four rebounds, one assists and five steals. Kankakee (31-3) was led by Brittany Matthews with 25 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals. Cincinnati will play Kalamazoo Valley Community College for in the 7th/8th place game tomorrow at 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
Thursday, March 17
Women's Basketball
Vincennes season ends with loss to Grayson
The Vincennes University women's basketball team season came to an end at the NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball National Tournament with a 83-57 loss to Grayson (TX) County College. The Trailblazers (28-4) were led by Charae Richardson with 23 points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals. Jasmine McGhee had 11 points, 14 rebounds and one steal, while Skylarr Shurn had 11 points, two rebounds and one steal. Grayson (29-4) was led by Angelina Dennison with 21 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and three steals.
Thursday, March 17
Women's Basketball
Delta wins to advance to consolation semi-final
The Delta College women's basketball team defeated St. Louis (MO) Community College-Meramec in the NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Tournament consolation bracket, 58-54. Pioneers (24-8) were led by Jessica Duncan with 13 points, three rebounds, two assists and one steal. Kayla Doshier added 12 points, three steals, two rebounds and two assists, while Ashley Root chipped in 12 points, five rebounds, two steals and one assist. Grace Baumgartner had 10 points, four rebounds and four steals. The Majic (25-6) were led by Lametria Jackson with 11 points. Delta advances to play Kalamazoo Valley Community College tomorrow at 2:00 PM EDT in the consolation bracket semi-final. Region XII had three of the four teams in the consolation bracket final.
Thursday, March 17
Women's Basketball
Kalamazoo Valley wins in consolation bracket
Kalamazoo Valley Community College defeated Genesee (NY) CC 75-66 in the consolation bracket of the NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball National Tournament. The Cougars (22-8) were led by Kendra Cook with 28 points, 10 rebounds, two blocks and three steals. Taylor Reed and Kendall Dow each added nine points. Genesee (18-12) was led by Krystie Laurey with 28 points, six rebounds, two assists and one steal. Kalamazoo Valley advances to play the winner of Delta College and St. Louis Community College-Meramec tomorrow at 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
Thursday, March 17
Women's Basketball
Cincinnati State wins behind Morrison-Fountain's 35 points
The Cincinnati State Technical & Community College women's basketball team used a late surge to defeat North Platte (NE) Community College 93-80 in the consolation bracket of the NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball National Tournament. The Surge (23-11) dominated the last two minutes of the game to seal the victory. They were led by Shardai Morrison-Fountain with 35 points, four rebounds, two assists and six steals. Brittany Latimer added 22 points, nine rebounds and two steals, while Kara McLemore added 11 points, nine rebounds, three assists, two blocks and five steals. Tyeisha Mitchell added 11 points, six rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals. North Platte was led by Ivy Kuroki with 23 points, five assists, four rebounds and three steals. Cincinnati advances to play Kankakee (IL) Community College (31-2) tomorrow at 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
Wednesday, March 16
Women's Basketball
Vincennes drops a heart breaker in quarterfinals
The Vincennes University women's basketball team dropped a heartbreaker in the NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball National Tournament to Northern Oklahoma Community College-Enid by the score of 55-52. With the game tied a 52, Justice Payne of Northern Oklahoma hit a three pointer with 3 seconds left to seal the win for the Jets (30-5). Vincennes (28-3) was led by Charae Richardson with 16 points, two rebounds, two assists and two steals. Jasmine McGhee added 12 points, nine rebounds, two steals and one assist, while Brandi Richardson added 11 points and four rebounds. The Jets were led by Deeva Vaughn with 16 points, 17 rebounds and three assist. Vincennes will face Grayson (TX) County College (28-4) on Thursday at 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
Wednesday, March 16
Women's Basketball
Delta College drops first game at National Tournament
The Delta College women's basketball team dropped their first game at the NJCAA Division II National Tournament by a score of 75-60 to Iowa Central Community College. The Pioneers (23-8) were led by Jessica Duncan with 22 points including five three pointers. Courtney Neiderquill added 10 points and six rebounds for Delta. Mika Rodewald led Iowa Central (29-4) 22 points and 11 rebounds. Delta will take on the loser of Johnson (KS) County Comunity College and St. Louis (MO) Community College-Meramac on Thursday at 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
Wednesday, March 16
Women's Basketball
Vincennes McGhee named State Farm/WBCA Player of the Year
Vincennes Univeristy sophomore forward Jasmine McGhee has been named the 2011 State Farm/WBCA Junior College/Community College Player of the Year. McGhee lead the Lady Trailblazers in scoring with 16.8 points per game and rebounding with 9.6 boards per game. She has verbally committed to play at Indiana University next season. She will be formally at the WBCA Awards Show on Monday, April 4 in Indianapolis, IN.
For the article on the NJCAA web site click here.
Tuesday, March 15
Women's Basketball
Kalamazoo Valley loses to Harcum in first round
The Kalamazoo Valley Community College women's basketball team fell behind early in the first half of their first round game of the NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball National Tournament and could never close the gap losing to Harcum (PA) College 103-72. The Cougars (21-8) was led by Jessica Eckler with 15 points, while Kendall Dow scored 12 points. Kendra Cook chipped in eight points and five rebounds. Harcum (28-1) was led by Alisa Roberts with 29 points. Kalamazoo Valley will play Genesse (NY) Community College (21-8) on Thursday at 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
Tuesday, March 15
Women's Basketball
Vincennes rolls in first round game
The Vincennes University women's basketball women's basketball team rolled to victory in the first round of the NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball National by a score of 91-66 over Wallace (AL) State Community College-Hanceville. Vincennes (29-2) was led by DeAnna Thompson with 32 point and 11 rebounds. Jasmine McGhee had 19 points and nine rebounds, while Ingrida Strikes chipped in 11 points. Charae Richardson added 10 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists and two steals. Wallace State was led by Zadous Pollard with 18 points. The Trailblazers will play the winner of Cloud (KS) County Community College and Northern Oklahoma Community College on Wednesday at 9:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
Tuesday, March 15
Women's Basketball
Cincinnati State loses close game in first round
The Cincinnati State Technical & Community College women's basketball team dropped their first round game at the NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Nationals to Patrick Henry (VA) Community College 64-62. The Surge (22-11) had a shot a the buzzer to tie it but missed it. Javonna Sadler led Cincinnati with 22 points and 11 rebounds, while Brittany Latimer had 10 points, seven rebounds and two assist. Patrick Henry was led by Brulandra Foster with 17 points and 14 rebounds. Cincinnati State will play the loser of Parkland (IL) College and North Platte (NE) Community College on Thursday at 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time.
Thursday, March 10
Women's Basketball
Vincennes is seeded second for NJCAA Division I Nationals
The second ranked Vincennes University women's basketball team had been seeded second in the NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball National. The Trailblazers (27-2) will play Wallace (AL) State CC-Hanceville (20-8) on Tuesday, March 15 at 3:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time in Salina, KS.
Wednesday, March 9
Women's Basketball
Region XII National qualifiers now know who they will play
The three Region XII women's basketball teams that qualified for the NJCAA Division II National Championship last Saturday now know who they will face in the opening round next week. Cincinnati State Techncial & Community College (22-10) will be the first Region XII team in action when they face Patrick Henry (VA) Community College (23-3) on Tuesday, March 15 at 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time. Kalamazoo Valley Community College (21-7) will close out Tuesday's action with a game against Harcum (PA) College at 9:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time. Delta College will have to wait until Wednesday for their first National Tournament game. The Pioneers (22-7) will play Iowa Central Community College (28-4) at 12:00 noon Eastern Daylight Time. All action will take place at Illinois Central College in East Peoria, IL.
Wednesday, March 9
Women's Basketball
Vincennes University qualifies for National Tournament
The Vincennes University women's basketball team routed ASA (NY) 80-40 in the District C championship held in New York, NY. The number two ranked Trailblazers (27-2) now advance to the NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball National Championship in Salina, KS on March 15-19, 2011. They were led by freshman Brandi Richardson's 19 points, including 4 of 7 shooting from the arc. Other contributing were, DeAnna Thompson with 18 points, Jasmine McGhee with 14 points and 13 rebounds and Charae Richardson with eight points, seven rebounds, nine assist and three steals. Vincennes opponent will be announced Thursday afternoon.
Saturday, March 5
Women's Basketball
Kalamazoo Valley returns to Nationals for six time in 12 years
The Kalamazoo Valley Community College women's basketball team won the NJCAA District G Tournament today by defeating Jackson Community College 121-96. The Cougars (21-7) were lead by tournament MVP Kendall Dow, who had 23 points. Katie Vincke, who made the All-Tournament Team, chipped in 23 points. Jennifer Lofts, who also made the All-Tournament Team added 17 points and 12 rebounds. Jackson (19-12) was led by All-Tournament team selections Erika Bullock with 17 points and Nicki Wurster with 13 points. Iesha Ellis of Muskegon Community College was the last member of the All-Tournament Team and Cougars coach Ron Welch was the NJCAA District G Coach of the Year. This will be the Cougars six appearance in the National Tournament since 2001.
Saturday, March 5
Women's Basketball
Delta College punches first ever ticket to Nationals
The Delta College women's basketball team is going to the NJCAA Division II Nationals for the first time after defeating #5 - Schoolcraft College 49-42 in the championship game for the NJCAA District H Tournament. The Pioneers (23-7) were led by Tournament MVP Kayla Doshier with 16 points, 11 rebounds and four steals, Jessica Duncan chipped in 12 points. Schoolcraft (28-4) was led by All-Tourmanent Team selection Kimberly Bee with 8 points and 20 rebounds, while Charlise Slater had 14 points. Other All-Tournament Team members were: Chaniese Turner of St. Clair County Community College, Amber Kingsley of Oakland Community College, Diamond Tolliver, Schoolcraft College and Grace Baumgartner of Delta College. Kelly Miller of the Pioneers was name NJCAA District H Coach of the Year.
Saturday, March 5
Women's Basketball
Cincinnati State head to first Division II National Tournament
The Cincinnati State Technical & Community College women's basketball team used a 12-5 run in the last 2:33 to clinch the NJCAA District I Championship and a trip to the NJCAA Division II Nationals. The Surge (22-10) defeated Owens Community College 75-71 for the first ever trip to the Division II nationals. Cincinnati was led by Javonna Sadler with 17 points, 10 rebounds and six steals, while Brittany Latimer added 16 points and 14 rebounds. Owens was led by Aja Hall with 23 points, 17 rebounds and three steals. Surge Coach Theresa Check was named the NJCAA District I Coach of the Year.
Wednesday, February 16
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft moves up one in this week's poll to number five
The Schoolcraft College women's basketball team moved up one spot in this week's NJCAA Division II women's basketball poll to number five. The Ocelots are 22-3 overall and 12-0 in the MCCAA Eastern. Owens Community College jumped up seven positions this week to number twelve. The Express are 23-4, 8-1 in the OCCAC. Muskegon Community College enters the top 20 this week at number 15. THe Jayhawks are 19-7, 10-3 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College dropped six spots to number 18. The Surge are 17-9, 8-1 in the OCCAC. Two Region XII teams are in the others receiving votes category this week. Kalamazoo Valley Community College (16-6, 11-2 MCCAA Western) and Lake Michigan College (15-6, 10-3 MCCAA Western) are in that category.
Wednesday, February 16
Women's Basketball
Vincennes holds at number two for second week
The Vincennes University women's basketball team held on to the number two spot in the NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball Poll. The Trailblazers are 22-2 on the season.
Wedensday, February 9
Women's Basketball
Vincennes moves up one spot to number two
The Vincennes University women's basketball team moved up one spot to number two in NJCAA Division I women's basketbal rankings. The Trailblazers are 21-2 on the season.
Wednesday, February 9
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft holds on to number six ranking for another week
The Schoolcraft College women's basketball team held on to the number six ranking in this week's NJCAA Division II women's basketball poll. The Ocelots are 20-3 overall, 10-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Kalamazoo Valley Community College held steady at number eleven again this week. The Cougars 15-5, 10-1 MCCAA Western. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College stays at number twelve this week. The Surge are 15-8, 7-0 in the OCCAC. Owens Community College also held steady at number 19 this week. The Express are 21-4, 6-1 in the OCCAC. Two Region XII teams are in the others receiving votes category. Lake Michigan College (14-5, 9-2 MCCAA Western) and Muskegon Community College (17-6, 8-2 MCCAA Western) are the teams in that category.
Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball
Vincennes' McGhee named NJCAA Division I Player of the Week
Vincennes University 5-11 forward Jasmine McGhee has been named the NJCAA Division I women's basketball player of the week. She put up 23 points, 16 rebound, five assists, five steals and a block versus number six Wabash Valley (IL) College. Against Mineral (MO) Area Community College, McGhee had 23 points, 12 rebounds, one assist and two steals. The Anderson, IN native shot 52.8 percent from the field in the two games. Congratulations to Jasmine on the award.
Wednesday, February 9
Women's Basketball
Lorain County's Monteleone named player of the week
Lorain County Community College 5-6 guard Julia Monteleone has been named NJCAA Division III women's basketball player of the week. The Avon, OH native had 26 points, on 9 of 18 shooting, four rebounds, four assists and two steals. Montelone hit a career high eight 3 pointers and shot 53 percent from beyond the arc against Clark State Community College. Congratulations to Julia on the award.
Wednesday, February 2
Women's Basketball
Cincinnati State's Saddler named Player of the Week
Javonna Saddler of Cincinnati State Technical & Community College has been named the NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Player of the Week. The 5-9 guard/forward put up 31 points and 15 rebounds against Sinclair Community College, she also had three steals in the game. She then had 19 points, 13 rebounds, five assists and seven steals in a win over Richard J. Daley (IL) College. The Lady Surge are 6-0 in the conference. Congratulations to Javonna.
Wednesday, February 2
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft College is sixth in rankings for second week
The Schoolcraft College women's basketball team is sixth in this week's NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Rankings for the second straight week. The Ocelots are 19-3 overall and 9-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Kalamazoo Valley Community College moved up two spots this week to number eleven. The Cougars are 13-5, 8-1 MCCAA Western Conference. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College moved up to spots to number twelve. The Surge are 14-8, 6-0 in the OCCAC. Owens Community College held onto the number 19 spot again this week. The Express are 20-4, 5-1 in the OCCAC. Three Region XII school are in the others receiving votes category this week. Lake Michigan College (12-5, 7-2 MCCAA Western), Muskegon Community College (16-6, 7-2 MCCAA Western) and St. Clair County Community College (14-8, 6-3 MCCAA Eastern) are the teams in that category.
Wednesday, February 2
Women's Basketball
Vincennes holds on to number three for fourth straight week
The Vincennes University women's basketball team held on to the number three spot in the NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball Poll. The Trailblazers are 19-2 on the season.
Wednesday, January 26
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft College moves up to number six this week
The Schoolcraft College women's basketball team moved up two spots in the week's NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Poll this week. The Ocelots are 17-3 overall and 7-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Kalamazoo Valley Community College moved up one spot to 13 in the poll. The Cougars are 12-5, 7-1 MCCAA Western Conference. Cincinnati State State Technical & Community College moved up four spots to number 14 this week. The Surge are 12-8, 5-0 in the OCCAC. Owens Community College held on to the number 19 spot for the second straight week. The Express are 18-4, 3-1 in the OCCAC. Three Region XII teams are in the others receiving votes category this week. Lake Michigan College (11-4, 6-1 MCCAA Western), Muskegon Community College (15-6, 6-2 MCCAA Western) and St. Clair County Community College (13-7, 5-2 MCCAA Eastern) are the teams in that category this week.
Wednesday, January 24
Women's Basketball
Vincennes holds on to the number three spot this week
The Vincennes University women's basketball team held on to the number three spot this week in the NJCAA Divsion I Women's Basketball Poll. The Trailblazers are 16-2 on the season.
Wednesday, January 26
Women's Basektball
Ancilla's Murray named Co-Player of the Week
Ancilla College forward Shalana Murray has been named NJCAA Division II Co-Women's Basketball Player of the Week. Murray, a 5-11 forward, had 16 points and 16 rebounds versus Grand Rapids Community College and then had 10 points and 15 rebounds against Kellogg Community College last week. The South Bend, IN native also averaged 3.5 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.5 blocks per game in the two games, which Ancilla College won.
Wednesday, January 19
Women's Basketball
Cincinnati's Morrison-Fountain named player of the week
Cincinnati State Technical & Community College guard Shardai Morrison-Foutain has been named NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Player of the Week. The 5-5 guard guided her team to a 2-1 record this past week, including a victory against number five Owens Community College. Their only loss came to number four Vincennes University. Over the three games, Shardai averaged 28.0 points on 49 percent shooting, 3.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 4.3 steals. In conference play, the Columbus, Ohio native is averaging 31 points a game and ranks 14th in overall scoring in NJCAA Division II. Congratualtions to Shardai.
Wednesday, January 19
Women's Basketball
Vincennes holds on to number three spot for second week
The Vincennes University is ranked number three for the second straight week in the NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball Poll. The Trailblazers are 13-2 on the season.
Wednesday, January 19
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft moves up one to number eight
The Schoolcraft College women's basketball moved up on spot in this week's NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball rankings to number eight. The Ocelots are 15-3 overall and 5-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Kalamazoo Valley Community College dropped two spots this week to number 14. The Cougars are 11-5, 5-1 in MCCAA Western Conference. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College re-enters the top 20 at number 18. The Surge are 10-8, 3-0 in the OCCAC. Owens Community College drops 14 spots this week to number 19. The Express are 16-4, 2-1 in the OCCAC. Four Region XII teams are in the others receiving votes category this week. Delta College (11-5, 4-1 MCCAA Eastern), Lake Michigan College (10-4, 5-1 MCCAA Western), Muskegon Community College (13-6, 4-2 MCCAA Eastern) and St. Clair County Community College (12-6, 4-1 MCCAA Eastern) are the teams in that category.
Wednesday, January 12
Women's Basketball
Owens moves up one spot to number five this week
The Owens Community College women's basketball team moved up one spot this week to the number five spot in this week's NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Poll. The Express are 15-3 overall and 1-0 in the OCCAC. Schoolcraft College moves up two spots to number nine in this week's rankings. The Ocelots are 13-3 overall and 3-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Kalamazoo Valley Community College moves up one spot to number 13 this week. The Cougars are 9-4, 4-0 MCCAA Western Conference. Three Region XII schools are in the others receiving votes category this week. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College (8-7, 1-0 OCCAC), Delta College (10-5, 3-1 MCCAA Eastern) and Lake Michigan College (8-4, 3-1 MCCAA Western).
Wednesday, January 12
Women's Basketball
Vincennes University moves up to number three this week
The Vincennes University women's basketball team moved up one spot to number three in this week's NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball Poll. The Trailblazers are 12-2 on the season.
Wednesday, January 5
Women's Basketball
Owens drops two spots in first poll of 2011
The Owens Community College women's basketball team dropped two spots in the first NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball poll of 2011 to number six. The Express are 14-3 on the season. Schoolcraft College moved up to number 11. The Ocelots are 10-3 overall and 1-0 MCCAA Eastern Conference. Kalamazoo Valley Community College moved into the top twenty this week at number 13. The Cougars are 6-4 overall and 1-0 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College is the only Region XII team in the others receiving votes category this week. The Surge are 6-7 on the season.
Wednesday, January 5
Women's Basketball
Vincennes University moves up five spots in new poll
The Vincennes University women's basketball moved up five spots in the first poll of 2011 to the number four spot. The Trailblazers are 12-2 on the season.
Wednesday, December 8
Women's Basketball
Jackson's Bullock earns Division II Player of the Week honors
Jackson Community College 5-10, sophomore forward Ericka Bullock has been named NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Player of the Week. Bullock recorded a double-double against Davenport University JV on Thursday. She scored 14 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. She followed that up by scoring 31 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, dished out 10 assists and had 10 steals, in a double overtime loss to Edison Community College on Saturday. Bullock has two triple doubles this season.
Wednesday, December 8
Women's Basketball
Vincennes moves up two spots to number nine
The Vincennes University women's basketball team moved up two spots in this week's NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball Poll. The Trailblazers are 10-2 on the season.
Wednesday, December 8
Women's Basketball
Owens jumps four spots in this week's poll
The Owens Community College women's basketball team jumped four spots to number four in this week's NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Poll. The Express are off to their best start ever at 11-0. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College moved up one spot to number eight this week. The Surge are 6-3 on the season. Schoolcraft College dropped one spot in this week's rankings to number 13. The Ocelots are 8-3 overall and 1-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Kalamazoo Valley Community College is the only Region XII team in the others receiving votes category this week. The Cougars are 4-3 on the season.
Wednesday, December 1
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft's Thomas named NJCAA Player of the Week
Shawnicka Thomas of Schoolcraft College has been named the NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Player of the Week. The 5-9 forward logged two big games this past week, which led her team to a 1-1 record. Thomas averaged 25 points on 61 percent shooting, 9.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.5 steals per game. The Warren, MI native put up 33 points against Owens Community College, then the very next day, posted a 17 point, 13 rebound double-double in a win over Columbus State Community College. Thomas leads the team in assists and steals.
Wednesday, December 1
Women's Basketball
Owens up four spots this week to number eight
The Owens Community College women's basketball team moved up four spots in this week's NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Poll to number eight. The Express are off the the best start in school history with a 11-0 record. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College drops one spot to number nine this week. The Surge are 5-2 on the season. Schoolcraft College drops ten spots this week to number 12. The Ocelots are 6-2 on the season.
Wednesday, December 1
Women's Basketball
Vincennes University moves up three spots
The Vincennes University women's basketball team moved up three spots this week to number eleven in this week's NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball poll. The Trailblazers have a 6-2 record on the season.
Wednesday, November 24
Women's Basketball
Vincennes cracks the top 25 at number 14 this week
The Vincennes University women's basketball team has cracked the top 25 this week and are ranked 14th in this week's NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball Poll. The Trailblazers, who were in the other receiving votes category last week are 5-2 on the young season.
Wednesday, November 24
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft College climbs to number two in this week's poll
The Schoolcraft College women's basketball team moved up two spots to number two in this week's NJCAA Division II Women' Basketball Poll. The Ocelots are 5-1 on the season. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College climbs two spots to number eight this week. The Surge are 5-1 on the season. Owens Community College holds on to the number 12 spot again this week. The Express have posted a 8-0 record so far this season. Delta College is the only Region XII team in the others receiving votes category. The Pioneers are 4-1 on the season.
Sunday, November 21
Women's Basketball
Llanas becomes Owens wins wins leader
Owens Community College women's basketball coach Michael Llanas became the all-time women's basketball wins leader on Saturday with a 66-60 win at Lake Michigan College. Llanas passed Bill Gomoluch (1996-2001) with his 132nd win. He is in his seventh season with the Express, Michael has a current record of 132-65.
Wednesday, November 17
Women's Basketball
Vincennes in other receiving votes category in first poll
The Vincennes University women's basketball team is in the others receiving votes category in the first NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball Poll. The Trailblazers are 3-1 on the season.
Wednesday, November 17
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft is number four in first regular season basketball poll
The Schoolcraft College women's basketball team is number four in the first regular season NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Poll. The Ocelots are 3-1 on the season. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College is ranked tenth in the poll. The Surge are 3-1 so far this season. Owens Community College is ranked 12th in poll. The Express have started the season with a 5-0 record. Delta College is in the others receiving votes category this week with a 1-1 record on the season.
Saturday, November 6
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft breaks national records as Lafata gets 300th win
Schoolcraft College women's basketball coach Karen Lafata got her 300th win at Schoolcraft as the Oceltos beat Jackson Community College 147-79 today. Lafata, now in her 12th season, has a career 300-73 mark at Schoolcaft College. The #2 Ocelots (2-0) set the school record for most points in a game breaking the old mark of 119 set on 12/5/-7 against Henry Ford Community College. The Ocelots also brok the NJCAA Division II record of 145 points set by Monroe (NY) Community College in 2002-03. Schoolcraft also set new college recod for most field goals (58) in a game, most points (76) in a half and most points (225) scored by two teams in a game. It is also the highest combined scoring game in NJCAA Division II history breakin the old mark of 223 set by Glendale (AZ) Community College and Little Big Horn (MT) College in 2008-09.
Monday, October 25
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft ranked number two in pre-season poll
The Schoolcraft College women's basketball team is ranked number two in the NJCAA Division II Pre-Season Women's Basketball poll. The Ocelots, who finished second in the nation last season, had a record of 33-2 for the 2009-10 campaign. Kalamazoo Valley Community College is ranked sixth in the poll. The Cougars finished with a 15-13 last year. Owens Community College is ranked ninth in the pre-season rankings. The Express finished last season with a 27-6 record. Lake Michigan College is ranked 15th in the poll. The Indians, who also advanced to the NJCAA Divisioin II National Tournament, finished with a 28-6 overall record. Oakland Community College rounds out the Region XII team in the pre-season rankings at number 24. The Raiders were 19-10 overall last season.
Friday, September 3
Men's and Women's Basketball
Sinclair teams to help with MDA Telethon
The 2010-11 Sinclair Community College Men’s & Women’s Basketball teams will volunteer Labor Day Monday at the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Association Telethon held at the Nutter Center on the campus of Wright State University.
Please watch ABC Channel 22 and call in between 11:40am and 12:40pm as Sinclair Basketball will be answering phones to help Jerry’s Kids.
MDA supports more research on neuromuscular diseases than any other private-sector organization in the world. MDA scientists are in the forefront of gene therapy research and have uncovered the genetic defects responsible for several forms of muscular dystrophy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease), childhood spinal muscular atrophy, and several other neuromuscular conditions.
Wednesday, September 1
Volleyball, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball
All Columbus State volleyball, basketball games to be webcast
The Department of Student Activies and Athletic at Columbus State Community College is pleased to annouce an amazing partnership with the Ohio Center For Broadcasting as all home games (volleyball, men's and women's basketball will be webcast live with play by play analysis. All home game can be viewed from a link off the main page. To view this evenings volleyball match you can go directly to the this link.
Tuesday, March 23
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft College women's finish third at Nationals
The Schoolcraft College women's basketball team finished third at the NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball National Tournament. The Ocelots opened the tournament by beating Pima (AZ) Community College by a score of 65-56. Schoolcraft was led by Amber Avery with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Antania Shepherd had 12 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals, while April Goins had 10 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks shots.
In the semi-final, Schoolcraft College lost to Kirkwood (IA) Community College 58-44. The Ocelots were led by Amber Avery had 11 points, nine rebounds and two steals. April Goins had 10 points and six rebounds.
In the third place game, Schoolcraft College defeated Kankakee (IL) Community College 69-66 to claim third place. The Ocelots were led by Amber Avery had 24 points, 16 rebounds and two assists, while Jasmine Brown had 12 points, three rebounds and two assists. Emelda Chew had 10 points, while Angela Burrell had 10 points, seven assists and two steals. Amber Avery made the All-Tournament team. Schoolcraft finished the season 33-2.
Tuesday, March 23
Women's Basketball
Lake Michigan College finishes seventh at Nationals
The Lake Michigan College women's basketball team went 2-1 and finished seventh at the NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball National Tournament. In the opening game of the tournament Illinois Valley Community College defeated Lake Michigan College 77-64. The Indians were led by Jordan Boyer with 12 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Tyeacia Warren had 12 points, four rebounds, six assists and one steal, while Sydney Radde had ten points and three rebounds.
In the consolation bracket, Lake Michigan defeated Bismarck (ND) State College 58-52. The Indians were led by Tyecia Warren with 19 points, six rebounds and four assists. Sarah Svoboda had 14 points, four rebounds and two steals, while Jordan Boyer added seven points and six rebounds.
In the seventh place game, Lake Michigan College defeated Monroe (NY) Community College 62-56. The Indians were led by Miranda Stefling with 20 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Katy Stuppy had 12 points, three rebounds and three assists, while Tyeacia Warren had eight points, eight rebounds and two assists. Miranda Strefling was named to the all tournament team. The Indians finished the season with a 28-6 record.
Wednesday February 17
Women's Basketball
Owens CC moves up to number two in this week's rankings
The Owens Community College women's basketball moved up two spots this week to number two in this week's NJCAA Division II Women's basketball poll. The Express are 24-2 overall, 10-0 in the OCCAC. Schoolcraft College dropped five spots this week to number six after losing to Delta College last Thursday. The Oceltos are 23-1, 13-1 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Lake Michigan College holds on to the number 17 spot for the second straight week. The Indians are 20-4 overall, 12-1 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Seven Region XII school are in the other's receiving votes category this week. Cincinnati State Technical and Community College (17-8 overall, 9-1 OCCAC); Delta College (14-11, 10-5 MCCAA Eastern); Edison Community College (15-6, 4-5 OCCAC); Grand Rapids Community College (17-3, 11-1 MCCAA Eastern); Lakeland Community College (19-5, 8-2 OCCAC); Muskegon Community College (15-10, 5-7 MCCAA Western Conference) and St. Clair County Community College (19-5, 12-2 MCCAA Eastern Conference) are the teams in that catagory this week.
Wednesday, February 17
Women's Basketball
Vincennes drops to other receiving votes this week
Vincennes University women's basketball team dropped out of the top 25 in this week's NJCAA Division I women's basketball poll to the other's receiving votes category. The Trailblazers are 18-6 overall after losing to Jefferson (MO) College and Lincoln Trail (IL) College.
Wednesday, February 10
Women's Basketball
Vincennes University moves up four in this week's rankings
The Vincennes University women's basketball team moved up four spots to number 21 in this week's NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball Poll. The Trailblazers are 18-4 overall on the season.
Wednesday, February 10
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft College number one for the sixth straight week
The Schoolcraft College women's basketball team is the number one team in the NJCAA Division II women's basketball poll for the sixth straight week. The Ocelots are 22-0 overall and 12-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Owens Community College held on to the number four ranking again this week. The Express are 22-2 overall and 8-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Lake Michigan College breaks into the top 20 this week at number 17. The Indians are 18-4 overall and 10-1 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Seven NJCAA Region XII teams are in the others receiving votes this week. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College (15-8 overall, 7-1 OCCAC), Edison Community College (14-6, 4-4 OCCAC), Grand Rapids Community College (16-3, 10-1 MCCAA Western Conference), Lakeland Community College (17-5, 6-2 OCCAC), Muskegon Community College (13-9, 4-6 MCCAA Western Conference), Sinclair Community College (15-7, 5-4 OCCAC) and St. Clair County Community College (18-5, 11-2 MCCAA Eastern Conference) are the teams in that category.
Wednesday, February 3
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft College number one for fifth straight week
The Schoolcraft College women's basketball team are ranked number one for the fifth straight week. The Ocelots are 22-0 overall and 12-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. They are idle until February 10. Owens Community College is ranked fourth in the second straight week. The Express are 21-2 and 7-0 in the OCCAC. Grand Rapids Community College breaks into the top 20 at number 16 this week. The Raiders are 15-2 overall and 9-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Six Region XII schools are listed in the others receiving votes catagory this week. Cincinnati State Technical and Community College (14-8 overall, 6-1 OCCAC), Edison Community College (14-4, 4-3 OCCAC), Lake Michigan College (16-4, 8-1 MCCAA Western Conference), Lakeland Community College (16-5, 5-2 OCCAC), Muskegon Community College (12-8, 3-5 MCCAA Western Conference) and Sinclair Community College (14-7, 4-4 OCCAC) are the teams in that catagory.
Wednesday, February 3
Women's Basketball
Vincennes University cracks top 25 in this week's rankings
The Vincennes University women's basketball team is ranked 25th in this week's NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball Poll. The Trailblazers, who have been in the others receiving votes catagory for weeks, are 17-4 on the season.
Wednesday, January 27
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft College spents fourth straight week at number one
The Schoolcraft College women's basketball team is number one in the NJCAA Division II women's basketball poll for the fourth straight week. The Ocelots are 20-0 on the season and 10-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Owens Community College moved up one spot to number four in this week's poll. The Express are 19-2 overall and 5-0 in the OCCAC. Seven Region XII schools are in the others receiving votes catagory. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College (12-8 overall, 4-1 OCCAC), Edison Community College (13-3, 3-2 OCCAC), Grand Rapids Community College (13-2, 7-0 MCCAA Western), Lake Michigan College (15-4, 7-1 MCCAA Western), Lakeland Community College (15-4, 4-1 OCCAC), Muskegon Community College (11-8 overall, 2-5 MCCAA Western) and St. Clair County Community College (15-4 overall, 8-1 MCCAA Eastern) are the teams in that catagory this week.
Wednesday, January 27
Women's Basketball
Vincennes University is still in others receiving votes catagory
The Vincennes University women's basketball team is still in the other's receiving votes catagory of the NJCAA Division I women's basketball poll again this week. The Trailblazers are 15-4 overall on the season.
Wednesday, January 20
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft College is number one for third straight week
The Schoolcraft College women's basketball team is the number one team in the NJCAA Division II women's basketball poll for the third straight week. The Ocelots are 19-0 overall and 9-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Owens Community College moved up two spots to number five. The Express are 16-2 overall and 3-0 in the OCCAC. Eight Region XII teams are in the others receiving votes catagory this week. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College (10-8, 2-1 OCCAC), Edison Community College (10-3 overall, 1-2 OCCAC), Grand Rapids Community College (11-2, 5-0 MCCAA Eastern Conference), Lake Michigan College (13-4, 5-1 MCCAA Western), Lakeland Community College (14-3, 3-0 OCCAC), Muskegon Community College (10-7, 1-4 MCCAA Western Conference), Sinclair Community College (13-3, 3-1 OCCAC) and St. Clair County Community College (13-4, 6-1 MCCAA Eastern Conference) are the teams in that catagory.
Wednesday, January 20
Vincennes University still in other receiving votes
The Vincennes University women's basketball team is in the others receiving votes catagory in this week's NJCAA Division I women's basketball poll. The Trailblazers are 12-4 on the season.
Wednesday, January 13
Women's Basketball
Vincennes still in other receiving votes catagory
The Vincennes University women's basketball team is listed in the other's receiving votes catagory of this week's NJCAA Division I Men's basketball poll. The Trailblazers are 12-4 on the season.
Wednesday, January 13
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft College is number one for second straight week
The Schoolcraft College women's basketball team is ranked number one for the second straight week. The Ocelots are 16-0 overall and 6-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Owens Community College is ranked seventh for the second straight week. The Express are 14-2 and 1-0 in the OCCAC. Seven Region XII team are listed in the other's receiving votes this week. Edsion Community College (10-1 overall, 1-0 OCCAC), Lake Michigan College (11-4, 3-1 MCCAA Western Conference), Lakeland Community College (12-3, 1-0 OCCAC), Muskegon Community College (10-5, 1-2 MCCAA Western Conference), Oakland Community College (11-4, 5-0 MCCAA Eastern Conference), Sinclair Community College (11-3, 0-1 OCCAC), and St. Clair County Community College (12-4, 5-1 MCCAA Eastern Conference).
Wednesday, January 6
Women's Basketball
Blanton and Monteleone earn NJCAA Player of the Week honors
Jasmine Blanton of Owens Community College and Julia Monteleone of Lorain County Community College earned NJCAA Player of the Week honors for this Week. Blanton averages 18 points per game over the bread for Owens, including a 27 point performance against Lake Michigan College on December 29th en route to earning Division II Player of the Week Honors. The 5' 9" guard shot 77 percent from the free throw line and added 8.2 rebounds over the pas four games. Blanton's drive and determination are what sets her apart from most athletes according to Head Coach Michael Llanas. He admires her poise to compete for a league title and run at a regional title.
Monteleone nailed a career high six three pointers three times in the past two week to be name the Division III Player of the week. The 5' 6" forward led Lorain County to a 3-1 record over the bread, averaging 19.75 points per game and six rebounds per game. Her week high cam on a 26 point performance in a 76-61 win over CCAC-Allegheny (PA).
Wednesday, January 6
Women's Basketball
Vincennes University still in others receiving votes catagory
The Vincennes University women's basketball is still in the other receiving votes catagory in this week's NJCAA Division I women's basketball poll. The Trailblazers are 10-4 overall on the season.
Wednesday, January 5
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft College is new number one this week
The Schoolcraft College women's basketball team has jumped one spot to claim the top spot in the NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Poll. The Ocelots are 15-0 overall and 6-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Owens Community College held steady at number seven in this week's poll. The Express are 13-2 overall on the season. There are five Region XII teams are in the others receiving votes catagory this week. Edison Community College (9-1 overall), Lake Michigan College (9-3, 1-0 MCCAA Western Conference), Lakeland Community College (11-3), Muskegon Community College (9-3) and Sinclair Community College (11-2, 1-0 OCCAC) are the teams in that catagory.
Wednesday, December 10
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft College holds onto number two ranking again
The Schoolcraft College women's basketball team held onto the number two ranking in the NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Poll again this week. The Ocelots are 13-0 on the season and 4-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference and are off until January. Owens Community College moved up one spot this week to number seven in this week's rankings. The Express are 9-2 overall on the season. Six Region XII teams are in the others receiving votes catagory this week. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College is 5-3 on the season, while Edison Community College is 8-1 on the season after their win last night. Lake Michigan College is 6-1 on the season, while Lakeland Community College is 9-2 on the season. Muksegon Community College is 6-3 on the season and Sinclair Community College is 7-2 on the season.
Wednesday, December 10
Women's Basketball
Vincennes University drops to others receiving votes
The Vincennes University women's basketball team has dropped into the other receiving votes catagory in this week's NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball poll. The Trailblazers are 10-4 on the season.
Tuesday, December 1
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft College holds at number 2 for the third week
The Schoolcraft College women's basketball team held steady at number two for third straight week in the NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Poll. The Ocelots are 10-0 on the season. Owens Community College held onto the number eight ranking for the second staight week. The Express are 7-2 on the season. Five Region XII teams are currently in the others receiving votes catagory. The teams in that catagory are Cincinnati State Technical & Community College (4-3), Edison Community College (6-1), Lakeland Community College (7-2), Muskegon Community College (5-2) and Sinclair Community College (5-1) are the teams in that catagory.
Tuesday, December 1
Women's Basketball
Vincennes University drops one spot in this week's poll
The Vincennes University women's basketball team dropped on spot in this week's NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball Poll. The Trailblazers are currently 9-2 on the season.
Tuesday, November 24
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft College still second in the nation
The Schoolcraft College women's basketball team held on to the number two ranking in this week's NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Poll. The Ocelots are 7-0 overall and 3-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Owens Community College moved up one spot this week to number eight. The Express are 4-1 on the season and will host the annual Turkey Shootout Friday through Sunday. Four Region XII teams are in the others receiving votes catagory this week. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College (4-3), Edison Community College (4-0), Lakeland Community College (7-2) and Sinclair Community College (4-1) are all in that catagory this week.
Tuesday, November 24
Women's Basketball
Vincennes University ranked 20th this week
The Vincennes Univesity women's basketball team dropped ten spots in this week's NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball Poll to number 20. The Trailblazers are 7-2 on the season and went 2-2 last week.
Wednesday, November 18
Women's Basketball
Vincennes University opens at number 10 in first poll
The Vincennes University women's basketball team is ranked tenth in the first NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball Poll. The Trailblazers are 6-0 on the season.
Wednesday, November 18
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft College ranked second in first regular season poll
The Schoolcraft College women's basketball team is ranked number two this week in the first NJCAA Divsion II Women's Basketball regular season poll. The Oceltos are 4-0 on the season. Owens Community College is ranked number nine in this week's poll. The Express are 4-1 overall on the young season. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College are 14th in the rankings this week. The Surge are 2-2 overall on the season. Three Region XII teams are listed in the other receiving votes catagory this week. Edison Community College is 2-0 overall, Lakeland Community College is 5-1 and Sinclair Community College is 3-0 on the season.
Wednesday, November 18
Women's Basketball
5 Region XII players named Division II Pre-Season All-Americans
Five NJCAA Region XII have been named to the NJCAA Division II Pre-Season All-American team. Sarah Clark of Owens Community College has been name Second Team Pre-Season All-American. The 5-10 sophomore averaged 15.0 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.3 steals per game last season. April Goins of Schoolcraft College also earned Second Team Pre-Season All-American honors. the 6-0 sophomore averaged 15.2 points, 9.5 assists, 1.1 assists and 1.6 steals per game last season for the Ocelots. Lauren Shephard of Ancilla College has also been named Seceond Team Pre-Season All-American this year. The 5-7 sophomore averaged 15.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.9 steal per game last season. Jessica Saffold of Cuyahoga Community College rounds out the Region XII members on the Second Team Pre-Season All-American team. the 5-9 sophomore averaged 16.9 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 3.0 steals per game last season.
Tamara Sneed of Cincinnati State Technical & Community College is the lone member from Region XII on the Third Team Pre-Season All-American Team. The 5-11 sophomore averaged 14.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 0.5 assists and 1.0 steals per game last season for the Surge.
Wednesday, November 18
Women's Basketball
Buis named pre-season All-American
Vincennes University 5-11 sophomore Ashley Buis has been named to the NJCAA Division I basketball Pre-Season All-American First Team. She averaged 17.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.6 steals per game last season.
Wednesday, October 28
Women's Basketball
Sinclair women's basketball walks in breast cancer fundraisers
For the seventh consecutive year, the Sinclair Community College Women's Basketball Team participated in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on October 17 at the Dayton Dragons' Fifth Third Field. Approximately 6,500 walkers participated in the event raising $375,000 on Saturday for research, education, advocacy, and patient services.
The Sinclair CC Women's Basketball team had a group of 25 walkers including players, coaches, family, and friends. The team raised $1,180 in donations all going to the American Cancer Society.
Making Strides events are noncompetitive walks ranging in distance from 3 to 5 miles. The event unites people of all ages with a common goal to fight breast cancer and save lives. Chances are, you've been affected by breast cancer in some way, and Making Strides gives you the power to fight back and make a difference.
Thursday, October 27
Women's Basketball
Vincennes University ranked in pre-season hoops poll
The Vincennes University women's basketball team is ranked 13th in the NJCAA Division I women's basketball pre-season poll. The Trailblazers finished last season with a record of 25-10 overall.
Tuesday, October 27
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft College ranked second in pre-season poll
The Schoolcraft College women's basketball team is ranked second, behind defending champion Kirkwood (IA) Community College, in the NJCAA Division II pre-season basketball poll. The Ocelots, who were the Nationals runners-up last season, finished the year at 32-3 overall and were the NJCAA District H Tournament Champions. Kalamazoo Valley Community College is ranked 5th in the poll. The Cougars, who won District G Tournament last season, finished 27-7. Owens Community College is ranked 11th in the poll. The Express finished last season with a 18-13 overall record. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College is 12th in the pre-season rankings. The Surge, last season's OCCAC champions, finished the season with a 22-6 record. Oakland Community College is ranked 23rd in the pre-season rankings. The Raiders finished last season with a 23-8 record and were the District H runners-up. Teams can play their first game starting November 1st.
Sunday, April 12
Women's Basketball
Region XII has six Division II Women's Basketball All-Americans
NJCAA Region XII had six player named NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball All-Americans this season. Tabytha Harvey, a 5-9, sophomore forward from Oakland Community College earned First Team All-American Honors. Harvey averaged 18.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 2.0 steals and 0.8 blocks per game for the Raiders. Taylor Langham, a 5-9 freshman guard from Schoolcraft College also earned second team honors. Langham averaged 15.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.3 blocks per game for the MCCAA Eastern Conference Champion Ocelots.
Brittany Bueche, a 5-8 sophomore guard from Grand Rapids Community College earned second team honors. Bueche aveaged 15.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 2.3 steals and 0.6 blocks for the MCCAA Western Conference Tri-Champion Raiders.
Jackie Feldpausch, 5-9 freshman forward from Lansing Community College earned Third Team All-American honors. Feldpausch averaged 17.7 points, 10.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 2.1 steals and 0.1 blocks per game for the Stars. Gail Hartings, a 5-9 sophomore forward from Edison Community College earned Third Team All-American honors. Hartings averaged 18.2 points, 8.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocks per game for the Chargers. Heather Hassloch, a 6-0 sophomore forward from Cincinnati State Technical & Community College earned Third Team All-Americans this season. Hassloch averaged 19.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 2.5 steals and 2.4 blocks for the OCCAC Champion Surge.
Region XII congratulates these six players on their outstanding seasons.
Sunday, April 12
Women's Basketball
Vincennes University's Elam earns First Team All-American Honors
Vincennes University's Hope Elam, a 6-1, sophomore forward earned NJCAA Division I First Team All-American Honors. Elam averaged 21.2 points, 11.1 points, 2.4 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.7 blocks per game for the Trailblazers. Region XII congratulates Elam on her outstanding season
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft's impressive season ends with loss to Kirkwood
Schoolcraft College women's basketball season can to an end in the with a loss to two time defending champion Kirkwood (IA) CC in the NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Championship. The Ocelots finished the season with a 32-3 record and a MCCAA Eastern Conference, MCCAA and NJCAA District H Tournament championships. Schoolcraft was led by Sheray Brown with 12 points, she was the only Ocelots in double figures. Brittany Collins and April Goins were named to the All-tournament Team.
Schoolcraft reached the championship game with a 71-65 overtime win versus Pima (AZ) CC. The Ocelots were led by Tayler Langham with 17 points, while Antania Shepherd had 16 points and 10 rebounds. Amber Avery had 12 points and seven rebounds off the bench.
In the quaterfinal game Schoolcraft College defeated Louisburg (NC) CC 66-46 behind 22 points from April Goins and 13 from Tayler Langham. Schoolcraft's finish is the highest from a Region XII women's basketball team since 1996 when Lansing Community College won the NJCAA National Championship.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Women's Basketball
Kalamazoo Valley's women finish 7th in the Nation
The Kalamazoo Valley Community College women's basketball team went 2-1 at the NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Nationals and finished 7th in the Nation. The Cougars defeated North Arkansas Colege 53-39 on Saturday to claim the seventh spot. Ja'Nee Morton, who made the All-Tournament team, scored 18 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, while Ericka King chipped in 11 points. Caitlin Krull had five points and 11 rebounds and Danielle Closson had 11 rebounds of the bench. On Thursday, Kalamazoo Valley defeated Allegeny College of Maryland 52-46. Nicole Compher scored 15 points of the bench to led the Cougars, whil Jeannie Closson had 11 points and eight rebounds. Danielle Closson had 10 points.
Kalamazoo Valley lost the first round game to Genesee (NY) Community College 66-54. Ja'Nee Morton had 19 points and 11 rebounds, while Jeannie Closson had 12 points and eight rebounds. Ericka King had 11 points. Kalamazoo Valley CC finished the season with a record of 27-6.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Women's Basketball
Kalamazoo Valley CC punches ticket to Nationals
The Kalamazoo Valley Community College women's basketball team is heading to the NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Nationals after a 60-53 win over Grand Rapids Community College on Saturday, in the NJCAA District G Tournament. Caitlin Krull and Dee Dee Closson each scored 11 points to lead the Cougars in scoring Ja'Nee Morton add nine points and seven rebounds, while Closson grabbed a team eight boards. The Cougars, 22-7 overall, return to the Nationals for the second time in four years. Grand Rapids was led by Debbie Nikodemski scored 14 points, seven rebounds and five assists, while Jillian Bowman scored 11 points and grabbed six boards. Brittany Bueche scoed 10 points for the Raiders. Bowman, Bueche and Krull were all named to the All-Tournament team as were Jeannie Closson from Kalamazoo Valley and Tyeacia Warren from Lake Michigan College. Ericka King of Kalamazoo Valley Community College was the Most Valuable Player of the Tournament and Ron Welch of Kalamazoo Valley was the Coach of the Year. Congratulations to Coach Welch and the rest of the Cougars
2009 NJCAA DISTRICT G CHAMPIONS
Kalamazoo Valley Community College Cougars
Saturday, March , 2009
Women's Basketball
District H Final is an all Michigan event
The top two teams in the Michigan Community College Athletic Association Eastern Conference will meet for a third time this year. This time a trip to the NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball National Tournament is on the line when Schoolcraft College (29-2) and Oakland Community College (23-7) meet. Oakland CC earned a berth in the championship game by defeating host Owens Community College by a scoere of 79-52. The Raiders were lead by sophomores Tabytha Harvey and Julia Kelley who each had 17 points. Freshman Angela Ruelle added 14 points, whil Stephanie Spehar and Megan Murphy each added ten points. Owens was led by Josie Smith and Ashley Hooker with 14 points. Hooker also pulled down 12 boards, whil Sarah Clark added 11 rebounds.
Schoolcraft College earned their berth in the championship game with a hard earned 74-66 win over Columbus State Community College. Tayler Langham scored a game high 24 points and Antania Shepherd scored 16 points for the Ocelots. Sheray Brown grabbed 11 rebounds for Schoolcraft. Columbus State was led by freshman Elise England with 21 points and 22 rebounds, while Tiffany Powell added 18 points. Katie Potokar chipped in 11 points for the Cougars. The Championship game is set for Sunday at 2:00 PM at the SHAC at Owens Community College in Toledo, OH.
Wednesday, March 4
Women's Basketball
District G Tournament kicks off tonight
What is more than likely the toughest District in NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball starts tonight when Jackson Community College plays host school Ancilla College. What make the NJCAA District G Tournament so tough? It could be the four ranked schools or it could be that three others received votes in the final poll. The best reason is there are five 20 win teams in the Tournament, and four of those teams have 22 wins. Cincinnati State Technical and Community College (22-5), Lake Michigan College (22-6), Kalamazoo Valley Community College (22-6) and Edison Community College (22-4) all have 22 wins, while Grand Rapids Community College enters the tournament with a 20-6 record. The quarterfinals on Thursday start with Muskegon Community College (16-11) playing Cincinnati State Technical & Community College at 2:00. At 4:00 PM, Lansing Community College (15-11) plays Kalamazoo Valley Community College, while Grand Rapids Community College plays Edison Community College at 6:00. Lake Michigan College plays the winner of tonight's game at 8:00. You can follow the tournament scores here.
Wednesday, February 25
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft College holds number two spot in final poll
The Schoolcraft College women's basketball team held on to the number two spot in the in the NJCAA Divsion II Women's Basketball Poll for the fourth week in a row. The Ocelots, 25-2 overall and 18-0 in the MCCAA Eastern, open the MCCAA Tournament tonight hosting St. Clair County Community College. Schoolcraft won the MCCAA Eastern Conference by four games. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College dropped five spots this week to number eight. The Surge are 21-4 overall and 10-1 in the OCCAC. Grand Rapids Community College moved up one spot in this week's poll to number nine. The Raiders are 20-5, 13-3 MCCAA Western and are Tri-Champions of the MCCAA Western Conference. Kalamazoo Valley Community College move up on spot to number tenth in this week's poll. The Cougars are 21-5, 13-3 MCCAA Western Conference and also Tri-Champions of the MCCAA Western Conference. The third member of the Western Conference Tri-Championship, Lake Michigan College, dropped two spots to 11th in the this week's rankings. The Indians are 20-5 overall and 13-3 in the MCCAA Western. Four Region XII teams are in the others receiving votes category in this week's poll. Ancilla College(14-13, 7-9 MCCAA Western), Edison Community College (23-1, 8-2 OCCAC), Muskegon Community College (16-11, 9-7 MCCAA Western Conference) and Oakland Community College (20-6, 14-4 MCCAA Eastern Conferenc) are those teams.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft and Cincinnati State hold their spots in this week's poll
The Schoolcraft College women's basketball team held on to the number two sport in this week's NJCAA Division II women's basketball poll. This is the third week that the Ocelots have been number two in the poll. They are 23-2 overall and 16-0 in MCCAA Eastern Conference. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College held on to the number three spot for the second straight week. The Surge are 20-3 overall and 9-0 in the OCCAC. Lake Michigan College debuts in the poll at number eight in this week's poll. The Indians are 19-4 overall and 12-2 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Grand Rapids Community College also breaks into the poll this week at number ten. The Raiders are 18-5 overall and 11-3 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Kalamazoo Valley Community College held on to the number 11 spot in this week's poll. The Cougars are 19-5 overall and 11-3 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Two NJCAA Region XII teams are in the other receiving votes category. Edison Community College (20-3 overall, 7-2 OCCAC) and Muskegon Community College (16-9, 9-5 MCCAA Western Conference) are those two teams.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft hold number 2 spot, Cincinnati moves up one
The Schoolcraft College women's basketball team held on to the number two spot in this week's NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Poll. The Ocelots are 22-2 overall and 15-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference.
Cincinnati State Technical & Community College moved up one spot to number three this week. The Surge 20-3 overall and 9-0 in the OCCAC. Kalamazoo Valley Community College dropped one spot to number 11 this week. The Cougars are 17-5 overall and 11-3 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Five Region XII teams are listed in the other receiving votes category. Grand Rapids Community College (18-5, 11-3 MCCAA Western), Lake Michigan College (18-4, 11-2 MCCAA Western), Lakeland Community College (16-8, 4-2 OCCAC), Muskegon Community College (15-9, 9-4 MCCAA Western), St. Clair County Community College (16-9, 10-5 MCCAA Eastern).
Wednesday, February 4
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft College and Cincinnati State hold their positions
Schoolcraft College held on to the number two ranking in this week's NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Poll. The Ocelots are 19-2 overall and 12-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College held on to fourth place in the poll for the sixth straight week. The Surge are 18-3 overall and 7-0 in the OCCAC. Kalamazoo Valley Community College moved up three places to number ten in the rankings. The Cougars are 16-3 overall and 10-1 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Edison Community College (16-2 overall, 3-1 OCCAC), Grand Rapids Community College (16-4, 9-2 MCCAA Western) and Muskegon Community College (14-8, 7-4 MCCAA Western) are the only Region XII teams in the others receiving votes category this week.
Wednesday, January 28
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft College jumps three spots to number two this week
The Schoolcraft College Women's Basketball team jumped three spots to number two in this week NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Poll. The Ocelots are 17-2 overall and 10-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College held on to the number four spot of the fifth straight week. The Surge are 14-3 overall and 3-0 in the OCCAC. Kalamazoo Valley Community College jumped two spots this week to number 13. The Cougars are 14-3 overall and 8-1 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Eight Region XII teams are listed in the others receiving votes. Delta College (10-6, 8-2 MCCAA Eastern), Edison Community College (14-2, 2-1 OCCAC), Grand Rapids Community College (14-4, 7-2 MCCAA Western ), Kirtland Community College (12-7, 6-4 MCCAA Eastern), Muskegon Community College (12-8, 5-4 MCCAA Western), Owens Community College (11-6, 2-1 OCCAC), Sinclair Community College (9-6, 2-1 OCCAC) and St. Clair County Community College (14-6, 8-2 MCCAA Eastern) are the team listed in the others receiving votes.
Wednesday, January 21
Women's Baksetball
Cincinnati State T&CC holds number four ranking again
The Cincinnati State Technical & Community College women's basketball team held on to the number four ranking in the NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Poll. The Surge are 13-3 overall and 2-0 in the OCCAC. Schoolcraft College held on to the number five ranking for the third straight week. The Ocelots are 16-2 overall and 9-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Kalamazoo Valley Community College dropped one spot this week to number 15. The Cougars are 13-3 overall and 7-1 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Owens Community College broke in the top 20 at number 17. The Express are 11-6 overall and 1-0 in the OCCAC. Muskegon Community College dropped one spot to 18th this week. The Jayhawks are 11-7 overall and 4-3 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Ancilla College is the only Region XII College in the others receiving votes category. The Chargers are 11-7 overall and 4-3 in the MCCAA Western Conference.
Thursday, January 15
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft College's Brittany Collins National Player of the Week
Brittany Collins (Detroit Renaissance; Detroit, Mich.) of Schoolcraft College broke the school record for assists last week. In a 110-64 win over Mott, Collins recorded 13 assists to tie her schools' record, followed by 14 assists in a 96-33 win over Kirtland to break the record. Last week, the point guard averaged 10.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 10.7 assists per game.
Standing at only 5'4", Collins has helped Schoolcraft to a No. 5 ranking in the nation and the No. 2 offensive in Division II Women's Basketball.
Collins set three NJCAA record on her way to being named the NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Player of the Week.
Wednesday, January 14
Women's Basketball
Cincinnati State T&CC and Schoolcraft hold steady in the poll
Cincinnati State Technical & Community College women's basketball team held on to the number four spot for the third straight week in this week's NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Poll. The Surge are 10-3 overall. Schoolcraft College also held on the the number five spot for the second straight week. The Ocelots are 13-2 overall and 6-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Kalamazoo Valley Community College held on to the number 14 spot for the second straight week. The Cougars 10-2 overall and 4-0 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Muskegon Community College moved up one spot this week to 16 in the current poll. The Jayhawks are 10-4 overall and 3-0 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Three Region XII teams are in the others receiving votes catagory. Ancilla College (9-6, 2-2 MCCAA Western Conference), Owens Community College (9-6) and St. Clair County Community College (10-6, 4-2 MCCAA Eastern Conference)
Wednesday, January 7
Women's Basketball
Cincinnati State Technical & CC hold at number four in rankings
Cincinnati State Technical & Community College held on to the number four spot in this week NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Poll. The Surge are 9-3 overall. Schoolcraft College moved up to spots to number five in the current poll. The Ocelots are 12-2 overall and 5-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Kalamazoo Valley Community College moves up one spot this week to number 14 in the poll. The Cougars are 10-2 overall and 4-0 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Muskegon Community College enters the poll this week at number 17. The Jayhawks are 10-4 overall and 3-0 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Five Region XII schools are listed in the others receiving votes category. Ancilla College (9-6, 2-2), Grand Rapids Community College (10-3, 3-1), Kirtland Community College (9-4, 3-2), Oakland Community College (9-4, 4-1) and Owens Community College (9-6) are in the others receiving votes category.
December 13, 2008
Women's Basketball, Men's Basketball, News
Delta to honor former AD Lynn Conway on Saturday, Dec. 20
Delta College will honor former Athletic Director Lynn Conway on Saturday, December 20 at 12:00 in Pioneer Gym in University Center, MI. The ceremony will take place just before the second day of the Lynn Conway Holiday Classic. Conway began his career at Bay City Junior College in 1956 as a full time Faculty member and Men's Basketball Coach. He continued to server in the sam capacity at Delta College when in 1961 Bay City Junior College closed its doors. Lynn took over as Delta's second Athletic Director when Dan Kinsey retired in 1966. Conway served as Athletic Director until 1999. Conway and former Oakland Community College Athletic Director Prentice "Pin" Ryan were instrumental in establishing Divsion II Men's Basketbal at the NJCAA National Level. In fact, Delta College hosted the first six years fo the tournament and Delta won the tournament in 1989.
December 11, 2008
Women's Basketball
Cincinnati State Technical & CC leads four Region XII team in poll
The Cincinnati State Technical and Community College moved up one spot in this week NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Poll to number four. The Surge (7-3) lost to Division I Walters (TN) State Community College 77-58 in their only game this week. Owens Community College moved up one spot this week to number five. The Lady Express beat St. Clair County Community College 84-71 and Indiana Institute of Technology JV 76-32 last week. Schoolcraft College held steady this week at number seven. The Ocelots (8-1) beat Macomb Community College 86-50, Lakleand Community College 74-54 and Kalamazoo Valley Community College 95-62 last week. Kalamazoo Valley Community College dropped six spots to number 15 this week. The Cougars (6-2) beat Ancilla College 66-55, beat Sinclair Community College 68-63 in overtime and lost to Schoolcraft College 95-62. Grand Rapids Community College (6-3), Kirtland Community College (5-2), Muskegon Community College (5-4) and Oakland Community College (5-2) are in the others receiving votes catagory.
December 3, 2008
Women's Basketball
Columbus State CC's Randy Crites wins 200th game
Columbus State Community College Head Women's Basketball Coach Randall Crites has reached a career coaching mark. Crites won his 200th collegiate career win with a 81-80 win over Lake Michigan College on Friday, November 28 at the Turkey Trot Shootout in Kalamazoo, MI. "Coach Crites is a coach dedicated to his craft, to the mission of the basketball team and this establishes him in an elite field of coaches. Congratulations is well deserved for this milestone and ther will be many more", said M.D. Ferguson Columbus State CC Athletic Director.
December 3, 2008
Women's Basketball
Cincinnati State Technical & CC leads four Region XII team in poll
Cincinnati State Technical & Community College moved up two spots to number five in this week's NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Poll. The Surge (6-2) lost to Division I Roane (TN) State Community College 75-65 last week and beat Southeastern Illinois College last night 86-74. Owens Community College breaks into the poll this week at number six. The Lady Express (6-4) beat Schoolcraft College 73-72, lost to Lake Michigan College 83-65 and beat Kalamazoo Valley Community College 69-58 this weekend at the Turkey Trot Shootout. Schoolcraft College dropped four spots this week to number seven. The Ocelots (6-1, 2-0 MCCAA East) lost to Owens Community College 73-72, beat Kennedy-King (IL) College 103-73 and beat Columbus State Community College 93-59 at the Turkey Trot Shootout last weekend. Kalamazoo Valley Community College dropped seven spots this week to number nine. The Cougars (4-1) beat Kennedy-King (IL) College 74-49, beat Columbus State Community College 76-51 and lost to Owens Community College 69-58 at the Turkey Trot Shootout last weekend. Grand Rapids Community College (4-2) and Muskegon Community College (4-2) are the only Region XII teams in the others receiving votes category.
November 25, 2008
Women's Basketball
Region XII has three in top seven in this week's poll
Region XII has three teams ranked in the top seven in the last NJCAA Division II women's basketball poll. Kalamazoo Valley Community College breaks into the poll this week at number two. The Cougars (2-0)won both of their games at the East/West Classic beating Alpena Community College and St. Clair County Community College. Schoolcraft College moved up two spots this week to number three. The Ocelots who have been idle since November 8th will get back into action at the Turkey Trot Shootout hosted by Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College jumped five spots to number seven this week. The Surge beat Rio Grande (OH) College JV twice the week. Muskegon Comunity College (3-1) and Owens Community College (2-3) are the only Region XII schools in the other receiving votes category.
November 19, 2008
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft and Cincinnati State ranked in first poll
Schoolcraft College is fifth in the first regular season NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Poll. The Ocelots are 3-0 on the season and will play next on Thanksgiving weekend at the Turkey Shoot-Out at Kalamazoo Valley CC. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College is ranked 12th in the poll this week. The Surge are 3-1 on the season. Kirtland CC (1-1), Muskegon CC (1-1), Owens CC (2-3) and Sinclair CC (2-2) are all in the others receiving votes catagory.
October 23, 2008
Women's Basketball
Kalamazoo Valley CC leads Region XII teams in pre-season poll
Kalamazoo Valley CC is ranked second in the NJCAA Region XII Division II Women's Basketball Pre-Season poll. The Cougars, 18-11 last season, lead four Region XII teams in the rankings. Mott CC (21-14) are ranked fifth in the pre-season rankings. The Bears finished fourth in the NJCAA Division II Basketball National Tournament last year. Mott has won the District H tournament four consecutive years. Schoolcraft College (28-4) are ranked 10th in the pre-season rankings. Owens CC rounds out the ranked teams in the poll as the Express (23-10) come in at 17th in the poll. Lansing CC (18-13) and Oakland CC (22-8) are among the eight teams in the others receiving votes portion of the poll. In Division I, Vincennes University (19-12) are in the other receiving votes catagory. Region XII has one preseason All-American Tabytha Harvey from Oakland CC is a second team pre-season All-American. The 5-9 forward averaged 15.0 points per game, 5 rebounds per game, 3 assists per game and 2 steals per game for the Raiders.